The Minnesota Vikings will not sign free-agent quarterback Brett Favre(notes), a source close to the team told Yahoo! Sports on Thursday.

In a phone call that took place sometime in the last day, the source said Favre told Vikings coach Brad Childress that he wanted to remain retired. Favre is expected to publicly explain his decision soon.

Favre, who announced his first retirement in March 2008 after spending 16 seasons with the Green Bay Packers, decided to resume his career last summer and was traded to the New York Jets in August. After one season in New York, Favre retired again and was subsequently released by the Jets on April 29.

I wonder what Vikes fans are saying, I thought they were pretty pumped about getting him? That said, this really could be the end. Right?

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We can hope. I just wish we didn't have to endure another ***** press conference for him to explain his decision. He did that when he freaking retired-- both times! (Although maybe now he'll just admit he's staying retired this time because Madden retired and Collinsworth won't talk him up as much.)